Dublin city council has voted to make the city an LGBTQI+ Freedom Zone.
The Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland says it sends out a strong motion of support, inclusion and respect for the community.
Councillor Dermot Lacey first proposed the motion;
"Dublin has become a more inclusive City in recent years but sadly also in recent months we have seen appalling examples of homophobia and violence. This motion is but a step in trying to build on the best values of Irish people and hopefully will enable the continued building of a more inclusive Dublin for all."
In a statement, the council says it follows the European Parliament's declaration for the European Union of 11th March 2021, and includes a commitment to public policies promoting and protecting LGBTIQ+ rights on the one hand, and explicitly sanctioning structural discrimination mechanisms on the other.
The motion committed Dublin City Council to continue to fly the Rainbow flag at City Hall for one week during Pride Month.
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